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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,052.65 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,052.65 and 464.12 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,052.65 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,052.65 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,052.65 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 488,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,554.45/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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